Wednesday, October 9, 2013

"Some people spend money on silly things, like shoes and food. I prefer to spend money on more important things, like yarn." ~ your e-cards

This past weekend I travelled to The Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, held in Greenwich, NY. I went to Albany the day before to stay with my sister, and the weather, while a very mixed bag, did provide some glimpses of sun and of the beautiful fall foliage. The day of the festival was gray, gray, gray. However - there was an abundance of color - as you will see! The vendors were so wonderfully friendly - loved having their pictures taken and loved to talk about their craft.

I specifically took this woman's card, with the intention of mentioning her here - but do you think I can find it? I left her with my blog address - so if she happens to see this - I hope that she will drop me a line so I can add her site!

A marvelously clever device, created by the husband of Mt. Rusten Studio. I hope to do a future blog on this so that you can see it in action.

13 comments:

This looks like a lot of fun and a lot to see! Those woolies in the third picture.... the colours! Beautiful! Unfortunately, here in Germany there aren't such huge fiber festivals or wool weeks (like there is in Shetland at the moment) or I haven't heard about them yet... on the other hand it's better for my purse... it wouldn't survive long on such a festival... ;)

I love your last sentence - the three F's, fiber, friends and family... Yes! Great that you had a wonderful day!

I hadn't thought about the three F's, but you are so right! Autumn is fiber festival time in the north east. The biggest one will take place in a week and a half in Rhinebeck, NY. I have been to this before and it is incredible! I won't make it this year, so I'm doubly glad I made it to Southern Adirondack!

You've done a fantastic job capturing the festival, T.! I especially love the rug hooking textures and colors, the sheep and other fuzzy friends, and of course Alex and Hannah wearing funny hats. You've photographed booths I seemed to have missed. Well, there's always next year!

About Me

I am a retired junior high teacher who lives in Central New York. I have always enjoyed the arts, reading and making things with my own hands. Sadly, as a new interest in cooking has emerged, so has the need to eat less - is there no justice?!
I have a wonderful husband and son who are always supportive of my ventures. I also have a diverse group of friends who feed my need for laughter, creativity, and shoulders to lean on.
I am one lucky lady!